A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8533964 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 87594851 epoch_slot_no: 158051 block_no: 8533787 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 4430 time: 2023-03-18 17:39:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22c87396b5b5f1725bb1f70f5ca9233d0a768566775f3709d0f8efc2074fa2a1Block Operator
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